Program Analyst, Senior I

Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Job Title: Program Analyst, Senior I
Security Clearance: Secret
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
Certification: Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) by the Army Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC).

Experience Requirement: Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience.

Job Description:

The Program Analyst, Senior I, will provide expert program analysis support for all phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. The role requires independent decision-making and expertise in program planning and evaluation, with a focus on supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide program analysis support across all phases of PPBE, including the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and Strategic Portfolio Analysis Review (SPAR).
• Prepare and support Congressional Justifications for the President’s Budget (PB) and Budget Estimate Submission (BES) formulation, including briefing charts for Army Program Budget Briefings (APBB).
• Develop and update necessary documentation, including required forms and responses to data calls from higher Army headquarters.
• Prepare spend plans for PM TN programs using government-required tools and databases, ensuring compliance with budgetary policies.
• Monitor and report on program execution, recording transactions, and maintaining comprehensive business, technical, acquisition, and financial information in Project Management Resource Tools (PMRT).
• Conduct extensive coordination with Program Managers, other Program Executive Offices (PEOs), Department of the Army (DA) staff, other military services, and industry personnel throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Apply independent expert knowledge of program planning and evaluation, Army missions, goals, and objectives to effectively manage projects.
• Select appropriate methods and coordinate details to carry work through to completion with minimal guidance; review completed work for soundness of analysis and conformity with organizational procedures.
• Prepare, coordinate, and/or review written plans, schedules, and milestones to accomplish program goals.
• Organize, schedule, and assist in administering meetings to discuss project issues and facilitate effective communication among stakeholders.
• Prepare and manage Department of Defense programmatic reporting requirements, acquisition documentation, milestone decision documentation, and spend plan management.
• Support program planning, evaluation, financial management functions, and cost analysis, including contractor performance measurement for assigned programs.

Qualifications:

• Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years in a program analyst role with demonstrated experience in preparing and supporting PPBE, POM, SPAR, President's Budget Submission P&R forms, BES P&R forms, PMRT, and CCaR. This experience must be with a DoD Program Executive Office (PEO), Project Manager (O6 PM), or Product Manager (O5 PdM).
• Skills: Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills; strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in financial and project management software; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment; effective organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.

Location:

• Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG)

JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work™

JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Alisha Pollard, Director of Human Resources at alisha.pollard@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed a